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  • Avg. price: ~£110
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 215 W

EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.9

Performance

24.0%

4.9

Memory

12.0%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.5

Design

4.0%

8.7

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £110

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Verdict

The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid is a high-performance graphics card featuring the Pascal architecture with 2560 CUDA cores, 8GB of GDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus, and an aggressive factory overclock with a 1721 MHz base and 1860 MHz boost clock. Its defining characteristic is a self-contained All-In-One (AIO) liquid cooling system that maintains load temperatures in the low 40°C to 50°C range, far below standard air-cooled models. Main pros include its exceptional thermal efficiency, near-silent operation under heavy load, 10+2 power phase design for stable overclocking, and customisable RGB lighting. However, its primary cons are the additional space required for the 120mm radiator/fan assembly, a higher price point compared to standard air-cooled 1080s, and the lack of modern features like DLSS found in newer generations.

Technical Specifications of graphics card EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.5
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a technical score of 5.46 points, which is lower than that of 77.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.5

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

6.8
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.8 points, which is lower than 64.5% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

8,517 points
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid scores 8,517 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 76.2% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

1,827 points
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid scores 1,827 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 79.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

12,083 points
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid scores 12,083 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 80.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

7,628 points
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid scores 7,628 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 71.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

9.52 TFLOPS
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid delivers 9.52 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 75.6% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5X
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5X
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid uses GDDR5X memory, which is older than on 84.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

320.3 GB/s
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid reaches 320.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 66.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to 13.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

215 W
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a TDP of 215 W, which is lower than that of 50% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

215 W
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid draws 215 W under peak load, which is lower than 52.3% of graphics cards and equal to 1.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

500 W
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 75.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

215 W
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a board power limit of 215 W, which is lower than that of 54.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.7% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

215 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

267 x 129 x 40 mm
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

266.7 mm
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid is 266.7 mm long, which is shorter than 63.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

128.63 mm
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid is 128.63 mm tall, which is taller than 57.2% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

1,360 g
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid weighs 1,360 g, which is heavier than 67.2% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.7% of graphics cards.
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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid vs the average graphics card

  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.500 W vs 650 W
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    What it is: Maximum number of GPUs supported in a multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you are planning a rendering or compute setup with more than one card.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.2 vs 0
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 4.82x cheaper
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid is cheaper than the average graphics card (£110 vs £530).
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid is cheaper than the average graphics card (£110 vs £530).£110 vs £530
  • Uses hybrid cooling
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid uses hybrid cooling, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Whether the graphics card uses a combined air-water cooling design.
    When it matters: When you are considering a hybrid-cooled card for lower load temperatures.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid uses hybrid cooling, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA NVLink or bridge connection for multi-GPU setups
    When it matters: When a professional or niche multi-GPU workflow needs a bridge connection.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you still run legacy multi-GPU gaming or rendering workflows.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • Uses hybrid cooling
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid uses hybrid cooling, the average graphics card does not.
  • 21 °C lower load temperature
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (46 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • 18.3 mm shorter card length
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid is shorter than the average graphics card (266.7 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.

Total
Overall
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 25.7% lower boost clock speed
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,860 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 20 fewer compute units
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 32.5% lower pixel rate
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (110.1 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 60.7% lower FP32 performance
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (8.9 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 27.8% lower texture rate
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (275.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 46.7% lower PassMark score
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (12,083 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 80.1% lower ray tracing score
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (1,827 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 10.4% lower base clock speed
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,721 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 42% lower gaming score
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (8,517 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 24 fewer TMUs
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 99.5% lower FP16 performance
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 47.4% slower memory speed
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (10,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 28.5% slower VRAM clock
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,251 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 28.5% lower memory bandwidth
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (320.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 3.2x larger process node
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 7 older
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid was released earlier than the average graphics card (2016 vs 2023).
    August 2016
  • No AI upscalers
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older DirectX version
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • Older OpenCL version
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 68.6% fewer transistors
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,200 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Narrower encode codec support
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • Older HDCP version
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Older NVDEC generation
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 1 fewer fans
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 30 dB noisier at idle
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (30 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • 3.63 mm higher card profile
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid is taller than the average graphics card (128.6 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.0 vs 40
  • 3.2x larger process node
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.16 nm vs 5 nm
  • 25.7% lower boost clock speed
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,860 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,860 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1860 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 20 fewer compute units
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.20 vs 40
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 1 fewer fans
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Hardware support for real-time ray tracing effects
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows and want to avoid buying a card that only handles traditional raster graphics well.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
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What customers like about EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid?

  • Exceptional thermal management, often maintaining temperatures below 55°C even under heavy gaming loads
  • Incredibly quiet operation due to the integrated All-in-One (AIO) liquid cooling system
  • High stable overclocking potential, with some users achieving clocks as high as 2150 MHz
  • Custom FTW PCB featuring a 10+2 power phase and dual BIOS for enhanced stability and enthusiast features
  • Aesthetically pleasing design with customisable RGB LED lighting via Precision X software
  • Outperforms the Nvidia Founders Edition at various resolutions with better acoustics

What customers dislike about EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid?

  • Higher initial price point compared to standard air-cooled GTX 1080 models
  • Pump noise or potential failure risks inherent to closed-loop liquid cooling systems over time
  • Initial thermal reports for some early units showed higher-than-expected temperatures for VRAM/VRMs
  • Memory overclocking gains on some samples were marginal or resulted in performance drops compared to core overclocking
  • The 120mm radiator and tubing require additional space and specific mounting considerations in the PC case

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gamersnexus.net
30/08/2016
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EVGA GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid Review vs. MSI Sea Hawk X
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overclockers.com
07/10/2016
Summary of the review
EVGA GTX 1080 FTW HYBRID GAMING Review - Overclockers

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